Curled Up Collection (#4)

Gold-ringed Cat Snake (Boiga dendrophila) coiled over log, upper body raised up and tongue out

False water cobra (Hydrodynastes gigas), semi-aquatic snake

Royal python (Python regius), curled up around a tree branch

Rubber boa (Charina bottae), dark green snake, curled up

Drawings of an Embryo in the Uterus, c1480 (1945). Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
Drawings of an Embryo in the Uterus, c1480 (1945). From The Drawings of Leonardo da Vinci. [Reynal & Hitchcock, New York, 1945]

The Persian Vase, c1916. Artist: George Sheringham
The Persian Vase, c1916. From The Studio Volume 68. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1916]

L Espiegle, c1875-1925 (1924). Artist: Armand Berton
L Espiegle, c1875-1925 (1924). A print from A History of French Etching from the 16th Century to the Present Day, by F L Leipnik, John Lane the Bodley Head Limited, London, 1924

The Lovesick Maiden, c1660. Artist: Jan Steen
The Lovesick Maiden, c1660. From the collection of the The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Dog, One of Twelve Animals in the Japanese Zodiac, Netsuke, c19th century. Victoria and Albert Museum. London

Japanese Netsuke Horse

Octopus (Octopus vulgaris), Tentacles, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon
Octopus (Octopus vulgaris), Tentacles, 20th century. A mollusc and the most studied of all octopus species. The octopus will eat almost anything it can catch

Japanese Netsuke of a snake, 19th century
Japanese Netsuke of a snake, one of the twelve animals of the Japanese Zodiac, from the V&As collection, 19th century

Japanese Netsuke of a rat, 19th century
Japanese Netsuke of a rat, one of the twelve animals of the Japanese Zodiac, from the V&As collection, 19th century

Cream
Macro shot cream curled up, Montreal

green leaf ear
A shallow depth of focus macro photo of a vibrant green leaf curled tightly to resemble an ear

paper swirls
table top macro photograph of curls of thick paper strips

tunnel of light
3 pages from a Post-It Note pad are curled around each other to form tunnels for light to shine through

Leaves set
Illustration engraving of a leaves set

Windward screw surface
Geometry shape, windward screw surface

Bothrops atrox, Common Lancehead or Fer-de-lance Snake slithering around green plant

Flying Tree Snake (Chrysopelea pelias) slithering around a thin branch, side view

Coiling patterned Rattlesnake (crotalus sp. ) poised to attack with open mouth
Coiling patterned Rattlesnake (crotalus sp.) poised to attack with open mouth

Asian Black Bear (Ursus thibetanus) lying curled up in grass

Coiled green snake (Serpentes), high angle view

Slithering brown patterned snake (Serpentes), high angle view

Illustration, African Mole Snake (Pseudaspis cana) coiling its body tightly around small rodent and trapping it, side view

Illustration, slithering Lebetine Viper (Vipera lebetina), side view

Tongue of cat, curling like ladle to lap up liquid, each papilla pointing backwards, so tongue can be used like rasp

Humorous depiction of snake with bulging eyes and forked tongue

Illustration of muscles in leg of bird that assist talon to curl for perching

Cross section illustration showing how a jellyfish stings

Illustration of red hose and running water

Illustration of magnetic fields forming around the loops of a wire

Illustration of a snake

Illustration of two possible hand positions of a Struthiomimus, a bipedal dinosaur, Cretaceous period

Illustration of a whip

Illustration of a vine snake coiled around a lizard and biting into its head

Illustration of a Reticulated python (Python reticulatus) coiled around a wild pig

Illustration of a Tree boa (Corallus sp. ) coiled around tree branch
Illustration of a Tree boa (Corallus sp.) coiled around tree branch

Illustration of an Emerald tree boa (Corallus caninus) eating a bird

Illustration of wire coiled around metal bar

Illustration of baby rattlesnakes with their mother

Illustration of group of rattlesnakes coiled up together to hibernate

Illustration of a Red fox (Vulps vulpes) lying down curled up, looking

Illustration of a Red fox (Vulpes vulpes) curled up with cubs

Illustration of a python wrapping itself around a rodent

Illustration of green Pink-bellied Moth (Oenochroma vinaria) caterpillar on brown stem

Illustration of electric current flowing through coil and producing magnetic field

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"Nature's Cozy Retreat: A Collection Creatures" Red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris), two curled up asleep in drey inside nest box. Nest of lichen King Charles Spaniels (The Cavaliers Pets), 1845, (c1915). Artist: Edwin Henry Landseer Cat Two Kittens asleep Common Dormouse - Hibernating Hedgehog DALMATIAN DOGS - puppies close-up of litter sleeping Otter KEL 1085 Asian Small Clawed. Rainforests; India to Sumatra Aonyx cinerea © Ken Lucas ARDEA LONDON) Hedgehog "blonde" Hedgehog - curled up Hedgehog ANZ 452 Ural mountains, Russia Erinaceus auritus © Andrey Zvoznikov / ARDEA LONDON) Three-cusped / Tree / White-bellied Pangolin Ghana Illustration of tapeworm In this captivating collection, we explore the enchanting world of creatures finding solace in the art of curling up and embracing their cozy retreats. Firstly, we have a pair of red squirrels nestled inside a nest box adorned with a delicate layer of lichen, showcasing their innate ability to create a snug haven for themselves. Next, an exquisite painting by Edwin Henry Landseer captures the serene beauty of King Charles Spaniels as they peacefully curl up together, radiating warmth and companionship. Moving on to feline friends, two adorable kittens are caught mid-slumber in a state of pure blissful relaxation – their tiny bodies perfectly curled up into balls. Meanwhile, the common dormouse demonstrates its remarkable hibernation skills by curling itself into a tight ball during its long winter sleep.